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Figure of eight loops & figure of eight knots.

I love the figure of eight knot.I find it very strong & reliable.I make my droppers like Kelly Gallup these days. Kelly uses a perfection loop .But i find a figure of eight loop faster & stronger.Drop Shot System and Sliding Dropper Loop - Guided Fly Fishing Madison River | Lodging | Kelly Galloup's Slide Inn
I add a figure of eight to my main line as a stop knot for the dropper.Often once i have figured out what flies the fish want.I tie the flies back on using a figure of eight loop for my flies also.I find with the flies tied on with loops also i get fewer tangles & virtually no break-offs.The flies probably have more movement also.Any other figure of eight lovers out there.Cheers